Burgstall Prehistoric Settlement Site in Riffian/Rifiano

The Burgstall is a settlement from the late Iron Age, inhabited from approximately 400 B C over several centuries. It got distroyed after the middle of the 1st century B C due to fire, and was never rebuilt. The central building has been excavated and is in good condition. Next to this building is another residence and quarters for servants, storage areas and stables.

Accessible from Riffian/Rifiano on the Kirchweg trail and then to Gnealersteig path. Walking time: about 40 min.

Tip: visit the permanent exhibition Vita Raetica in the Raiffeisenkasse building
Mon, Fri 8.00 am-12.30 pm + 3.30 pm-4.30 pm · Tue, Wed 8.00 am-12.30 pm · Thu 8.00 am-12.30 pm + 5.00 pm-6.30 pm

Choose an environmentally friendly way to travel and use our public transport:  

• Bus line 240 from Merano/Meran towards St. Leonhard/S.Leonardo,Moos/Moso, Pfelders/Plan  

• Bus line 240 from Pfelders/Plan, Moos/Moso, St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo towards Merano/Meran  

Bus stop "Riffian"/"Rifiano".  

You can find the timetables at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Passeiertal app! 

• Coming from Merano/Meran towards the Passeiertal Valley, take the Jaufenstraße/via Passo Giovo SS44 to Riffian/Rifiano  

• Coming from the Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo towards Merano/Meran, take the Jaufenstraße/via Passo Giovo SS44 to Riffian/Rifiano 

• Coming from the Timmelsjoch/Passo Rombo towards Moos/Moso, continue on the Timmelsjochstraße/Via Passo del Rombo towards Riffian/Rifiano